The Best Backpacking in Tahoma

Day 1:This trip is a great early season trip while you are waiting for the snow to melt in the high country or it could be a good first backpacking trip because of its proximity to the trailhead and the fact that it's a relatively easy hike.  Also, you get to camp by a beautiful lake with a drama...

Meeks Bay to Emerald Bay via Tahoe Yosemite Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoma, California.

Tahoe-Yosemite Trail Section 1: To Echo Summit is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tahoma, California.

Lake Genevieve and Crag Lake via Meeks Bay Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tahoma, California.

Kaspian Campground is a short walk from the shores of Lake Tahoe, less than 10 miles from popular Meeks Bay. The campsites are relatively private and are surrounded by pine and fir trees. Each campsite has a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. The campground provides bathrooms, potable water, and...

William Kent Campground is a few miles south of Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's western shore. Access to the lake is just a short walk from the campground. The campground provides bathrooms, campfire rings, a trash dump station, firewood vendor, grills, picnic tables, and food storage lockers. Pets ar...

Barker Pass to Twin Peaks is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Homewood, California.

Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT): Barker Pass to Tahoe City is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Homewood, California.

Barker Pass to Echo Lakes is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Homewood, California.

Barker Pass to Middle Velma Lake via PCT is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Homewood, California.

Rawhide to Paige Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tahoe City, California

Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT): Tahoe City to Brockway Summit is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoe City, California.

This trip is best done in two days with an approach day and then a descent day. Get started at the base of the Sherwood Chair on the backside of the Alpine ski area. Head up, outside of the ski area boundary toward the high ridge.Once on the ridge, you follow it south for a few miles until reachi...

Bring bear cans for bears, and be aware that rattlesnakes and mosquitos are also common on the trail. Fontanillis and Dicks Lakes provide secluded campsites and great fishing. Campsites are on the north shore of Dicks Lake and at either end of Fontanillis Lake. Make sure you have proper permits i...

Hiking or backpacking to the Velma Lakes area is a must do if you want to explore and escape the summer crowds of South Tahoe. There are 3 lakes, Upper, Middle, and Lower Velma Lake. The trek out to Middle Velma is 9+ miles roundtrip, but you can add to it depending on how many other lakes you wa...

Bayview is a first come, first serve campground in South Lake Tahoe, halfway between Emerald Bay and Cascade Lake. You can catch an amazing sunrise over Emerald Bay! Large pine trees provide ample shade, and each site is equipped with a picnic table, grill, and bear boxes. Bring plenty of water -...